Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Well, cycle 6 of the chemo is now over and my oncologist is
pleased with the positive response to this treatment. I am feeling good and the
sun continues to shine. Happy days indeed. I have 2 more hospital appointments
this week and then hope to be free for the rest of the summer. Fingers and toes
crossed that things stay on an even keel.Also my weight continues to increase. Tubby Tess is my new name!

We had Ethan here for the weekend – he is such fun now and
he perfected the art of dunking biscuits in Nana’s tea without burning fingers
or dropping biscuit. I taught him how to play ‘Snap!’ – I thought he was a bit
too young to play for money so I will wait a little while longer for that. He
also learnt how to hop! Gramps was delighted with his little helper when it
came to digging up the spuds!

Digging up the tatties!

Ethan & Jon on Westbrook beach

Ethan catching bubbles

The Canadians are doing well.We Skype weekly and Tim & Anna are very
good at sending photos of the lovely Lilah.

Lovely Lilah having fun

Jon successfully completed the first of his 2 charity cycle
rides. This one was in Annecy, and was the same route as stage 20 of the Tour
De France (128k with lots of climbing). He made it in just over 9 hours with
temperatures of 34 most of the way. Thankfully he avoided the ‘broom wagon’ by
about 45 minutes. His next ride is nearer to home at the beginning of August.
All money raised will go to Macmillan cancer Support.

Please take a peep at his charity page and support him if
you are able.

We had a great day with friends Tony & Roz. It was good
to catch up with all their news. They have chosen a great week to have a holiday in St Ives.

The Mesowarriors continue to fight their individual battles
each day. Some have has good results from their treatment and some not so good.
Together we help and support each other through the ups and downs of living
with a terminal cancer. Carers are very much a part of our community too. Life
can be so hard sometimes.

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Well I am nearly there – day 16 of cycle 6 chemo -5 more days
and then I can say ‘We did it’. Yes I mean ‘we’ as without Alan’s support at
the darkest times I may well have given up. The side effects were pretty grim
this time but have mostly subsided now and I am feeling good today. The sunshine
is a contributory factor I am sure. I had a scan 10 days ago and will get the
results next week when I see my oncologist.

We have been getting out and about over the last week. The
weather has been good and the lack of wind means I am able to do more and walk
further.

Jon is once again cycling to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. If you are able to support him in any way to reach his target that
would be great. Any amount however small will go to help a great cause.